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NEW PLATEAUS An Introduction
HELLO, BEMIDJI READERS! How wonderful it is, the ease with which I can stay connected with all my old neighborsfrom 7,600 miles away. In fact, technology allows me to reach out to more of you from h...
Posted on 4/12/11 at 7:21 AM
Painting winter blues in shades of sea green 
Before the industrial economy, before the age of technology, we were an agricultural society. Living was connected to the earth and life revolved around the seasons. In the spring, we planted; in the summer, we tended; in the fall, we harvested; and in the dark months of winter, we rested — winter activities centered on hearth and home.
By Judith Liebaert , February 03, 2012
More questions than answers after review of student sexual assault
Neither the cops nor prosecutors out in Los Angeles know anything about some Wisconsin guy by the name of John Chadima — never got a complaint or a request for an investigation. Three different people in the police department and the district attorney’s office out there checked for me.
They found nothing.
By By Mike Nichols , February 01, 2012
New rules to know before heading to the polls
Beginning with the Feb. 21 spring primary, Wisconsin’s new Voter ID law will be in effect. Things have changed significantly since the last time you voted and it is my hope that all the citizens of Wisconsin have access to the information they need so everyone’s constitutional voting rights are upheld.
By By Rep. Nick Milroy , January 27, 2012
Congress should serve the people, not their portfolios
A few months ago, Breitbart News editor and author Peter Schweizer published a book titled “Throw Them All Out,” which suggested members of congress were using influence and access in the legislative process to fatten their investment portfolios.
By By Rep. Sean Duffy , January 27, 2012
Let’s get things moving with the times Wisconsin
One of the best things about Wisconsin is the laid-back charm of our smaller lakeside towns and hamlets, where life seems to move at a slower pace.
By By Mike Nichols , January 13, 2012
We will not lose weight this year
The following is another “Have Fun or Get Out of the Way” column by award-winning writers Don Leighton and Mike Granlund and their alter egos, Lance Boyle and Billy Pirkola, which runs occasionally in the Superior Telegram.
I arrived at a very important decision at 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve, when I was almost asleep — many say I am at my best when sleeping.
January 04, 2012
Health care reform expands
On the first day of Christmas, health reform gave to me, the right to keep my kids on my health insurance until age 26.
By By Doug Hill , December 30, 2011
What bosses, workers should know about Wisconsin’s new
On Nov. 1, Wisconsin’s law providing a permit system for citizens to carry concealed weapons took effect. Like similar laws in other states, it has some provisions that affect employers and businesses.
By By Ed Zalewski and Mark Stromme, J. J. Keller & Associates , November 30, 2011
Put the ‘fun’ back in shopping this holiday season
Shopping used to be fun — before I became a mom and started to put things like dog food and toilet bowl cleaner in my cart. When you are buying the likes of bleach and coffee filters and have a list as long as Santa’s beard, shopping feels more like a chore than an event.
By Jill Pertler , November 25, 2011
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